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Iowa Hawkeyes face Washington Huskies in key Big Ten matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:17 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes face Washington Huskies in key Big Ten matchup

Summary

The #20 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1) visit the Washington Huskies (3-2, 0-2) on October 7 in Montlake, marking Iowa's first trip since 1963. Iowa aims to rebound from a 31-14 loss to Ohio State while Washington seeks its first conference victory. The Hawkeyes, known for a strong defense, face a struggling Husky offense grappling with injuries and quarterback issues. Each team has a lot at stake as they aim to solidify their standings in the Big Ten.

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•Iowa looking to bounce back from a recent loss against Ohio State
•Washington aims for its first conference win after back-to-back losses
•Iowa defense focuses on preventing explosive plays
•Injuries and inconsistent play plague Washington's offensive efforts
•The matchup will showcase Iowa's defensive strength against a struggling Husky offense

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — UW Opponent Defensive Preview: Iowa Hawkeyes

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This week the #20 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1) make their first trip to Montlake since 1963. The Hawkeyes, coming off a 31-14 loss to Ohio State, are hoping to bounce back on the road with everything still left to play for. With a win over now less impressive Michigan, and Ohio State behind them, the […]
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